activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 3
- Agricultural Commodity Trade Facilitation Business Capital Access FacilitationFacilitates trade in agricultural commodities by managing transaction risks, developing new business opportunities between farmers and clients, and connecting agricultural suppliers with buyers. This includes acting as an intermediary or direct provider to bridge supply-demand gaps, supplying raw materials, and arranging for the sale of finished goods.
- Agricultural Support for Smallholder Farmers Microfinance and Business Training for EntrepreneursProvides smallholder farmers with a holistic bundle of services to increase productivity and income generation from crops, including promoting sustainable agricultural practices, improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and reducing harmful chemical use. This support also aims to build resilience among farmers to produce food and improve their economy.
- Clean Energy Solutions Solar Infrastructure InstallationProvides clean energy solutions, such as solar panels and cooking stoves, to communities that lack reliable and affordable electricity.
capacity building · 1
- Food Access and Nutrition Education Research & Advocacy on Hunger and HealthWorks to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities and provides education and resources to help individuals make healthier food choices and promote sustainable food production practices.
strategies · 16
how they think
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- Building resilient food systems through regenerative agriculture regenerative_agricultureThe organization utilizes regenerative agriculture practices to create a resilient food system capable of withstanding climate change, while also supporting local communities and improving access to nutritious food in underserved areas.
- Building resilient food systems through regenerative and fair trade agriculture regenerative_agricultureThe organization uses regenerative agriculture to build resilient food systems capable of withstanding climate change and supporting local communities. Concurrently, it promotes fair trade practices with small-scale farmers to ensure equitable prices and foster local economic growth, contributing to a more just global economy.
- Clean energy access as a foundation for development clean_energy_accessAdvances clean energy access as a fundamental human right and leverages it as a pathway to reduce poverty, improve quality of life, and enable sustainable development in underserved regions.
- Community-based nutrition and sustainable food education community-based_nutrition_and_sustainabilitySEEDING MERCY aims to improve access to nutritious food in underserved communities by providing education and resources that promote healthier food choices and sustainable food production.
- Community-based nutrition with education and sustainability training community-based nutrition and sustainabilityImproves access to nutritious food by coupling distribution with education and resources that promote healthier food choices and locally sustainable food production, particularly in underserved communities.
- Community-led "Feed-Forward Model" for hunger relief feed-forward modelThe organization reinvents how people relate to their resources by empowering recipients to become decision-makers in addressing hunger through a "Feed-Forward Model," where they are encouraged to feed their neighbors, fostering community engagement and self-sufficiency.
- Empowering recipients through a "Feed-Forward Model" feed-forward_modelSEEDING MERCY reinvents the relationship people have with their resources by empowering recipients to become decision-makers in addressing hunger, specifically through a "Feed-Forward Model" where they are encouraged to feed their neighbors.
- Empowering smallholder farmers for sustainable poverty reduction holistic_farmer_supportSEEDING MERCY believes that empowering smallholder farmers with resources, training, and fair market access is a sustainable model for fighting poverty, offering a long-term solution compared to continuous humanitarian aid. This includes providing holistic support, financing, and implementing sustainable agricultural practices like solar irrigation to enable year-round cultivation and increase productivity and income.
- Facilitating market access for agricultural producers supply_chain_intermediaryThe organization acts as a supply-chain intermediary, connecting agricultural producers with markets through brokering or direct provision of supply and demand, thereby ensuring producers can sell their goods.
- Fair trade practices to advance equity and local economic growth fair trade agriculture developmentPromotes fair trade agriculture development by ensuring small-scale farmers receive fair prices, thereby supporting equitable economic relationships and fostering local economic development within a more just global economy.
- Farmer empowerment as a sustainable alternative to aid empowermentFocuses on empowering smallholder farmers as a long-term, sustainable solution to poverty, rejecting indefinite humanitarian aid in favor of self-reliance and economic agency.
- Feed-Forward Model to transform resource relationships feed-forward modelReplaces traditional aid models with a “Feed-Forward Model” that positions recipients as active decision-makers who feed their neighbors, fostering dignity, agency, and community-led solutions to hunger.
- Holistic farmer support to increase productivity and income holistic farmer supportSupports smallholder farmers through a comprehensive bundle of services—including training, financing, and technology—to increase agricultural productivity and household income in a sustainable manner.
- Promoting equitable economic growth through fair trade and supply chain intermediation fair trade agriculture developmentSEEDING MERCY promotes fair trade practices with small-scale farmers to ensure fair prices and support local economic growth, aiming for a more equitable global economy. This is achieved by acting as a supply-chain intermediary, connecting agricultural producers with markets through brokering or direct provision of supply/demand.
- Regenerative agriculture for climate resilience and community resilience regenerative_agricultureUses regenerative agriculture practices to build a resilient food system capable of withstanding climate change while simultaneously supporting local communities through sustainable land management.
- Supply chain intermediary model to connect farmers to markets supply_chain_intermediaryOperates as a supply-chain intermediary to bridge small-scale agricultural producers with viable markets, using brokering or direct coordination to stabilize demand and improve farmer livelihoods.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Access to Energy
Provision of clean energy solutions such as solar panels and efficient cooking stoves to farming communities
Feed-Forward Model
Program where supported smallholder farmers produce enough food to feed themselves and then feed their neighbors, creating a self-sustaining cycle of food security
Nutrition and Food Access
Improving access to nutritious food and promoting education on healthy food choices in underserved communities
Regenerative Agriculture
Training and support for sustainable farming practices that improve soil health, increase yields, and reduce reliance on harmful chemicals
Solar Irrigation Systems
Installation and support of solar-powered irrigation to enable year-round cultivation despite erratic rainfall and climate challenges
Trade for Agricultural Commodities
Facilitation of fair trade among farmers, including risk management, market access, and tailored business solutions
relationships · 2
who they work with
- farmers Partner — Farmers who produce agricultural commodities and engage in trade facilitated by the organization
- small-scale farmers Partner — Works with small-scale farmers to promote fair trade practices and sustainable food production.